Project: Survive - Prologue v0.11.2884

[deepstrasz]

What does prologue means here? You wrote the map has been sliced or something. Does that mean you can only play on a small part of the terrain? How much play time does this current version offer? Also, Map Development should be used for unfinished works.

 

[Salepate]

Hi,

Prologue is used in this case as a way to say the map is introductory. You can play the entire prologue (or so Chapter 1), and it offers around 1h30 of play time;
Although the global project is still in development, the prologue is actually complete and this map serve as a standalone for the prologue. I am not actively working on this map anymore and I only backport QOL features from the project. No content/updates are actually made to this island and it will probably stay as it is.

I planned to have a topic in Map Development for the actual project, but it will still take month to get me there, thats why I ensured the prologue would have its own release and give an overview of the project.

It is playable, sure it lacks a tutorial and some explanations, and yes indeed it is short. But it is still an experience on its own, a start, an end.

 

[deepstrasz]

Leaving this in Pending for now. It's kind of slow paced and nothing that unusual from the many maps of the genre.

 

[Salepate]

Thank you for your time!

Althought I can't agree with you about the "usualness" of this map, I haven't seen any map that pushed crafting this far. May it not be enough is one thing, But I took time to ensure that the crafting system would not be similar to what you usually find in a typical war3 map, and in my opinion I did. I would like to see others takes on this that goes this far.

Alas, Having this map in an eternal pending state won't do good. And there is nothing I will do that will change this. Remainings updates won't be enough to change anyone opinion so if you think this is still in pending for now, it will be in pending until the end. Perhaps I will delete this submission then.

Thank you again.

 

[deepstrasz]

Alas, Having this map in an eternal pending state won't do good. And there is nothing I will do that will change this. Remainings updates won't be enough to change anyone opinion so if you think this is still in pending for now, it will be in pending until the end. Perhaps I will delete this submission then.

Why is everyone so end of days sentimental when their map doesn't get instantly approved?
I did not write it will remain in Pending forever. I'm waiting for it to be finished. The "prologue" is just too little content for now.
As for maps similar to this one, just search by Defense/Survival tag and you will certainly find many. I am not particularly sure what you mean by taking crafting that far. The maps I'm referring too are pretty much all about multiple things to craft beside other aspects of the game.

 

[Salepate]

There are no sentiments involved in this decision, and it would also follow your initial suggestion that is to put the map in the Map Development section instead of having it pending for review.

I am not discussing the amount of craft available in a map, it is only related to the amount of content overall, and it makes sense that a map with large content has multiple things to craft. I think I may not have expressed my point correctly. In regards to the existing craft designs, I have not seen any maps that propose a system akin to mine. again not talking about the quantity of available crafts, but the system itself. Having workstation, proximity, crafting times, to me and yes to the maps I found, tested, craft is never, mayhaps "rarely" approached this way. That was just a way to counter argue the unusualness, as it does not only relate to content itself, but also the way it is experienced.

 

[deepstrasz]

Not sure when or if this will be improved or added upon, but for now it can get approved.

---

If you want more reviews, you should participate in the The Grand Review Exchange!

R U L E S

Site Rules
Map Submission Rules


M A P - D E S C R I P T I O N

Details

BB CODES
BB Codes | HIVE

MELEE MAPS
Description Guide - Melee Maps
Describing Your Melee Map
Melee Map Description Generator v1.3

MAPS IN GENERAL
The importance of a Description
Description Guide - Maps
Map Thread Guide
Map Description Making: Good & Bad
Map Description - Templates
Map Description Generator [1.2]

How to Add a Screenshot to your Map Description

ADDITIONAL NECESSARY INFORMATION

• A credits list in the map thread description is required where the names of the resource (models, skins, icons, spells, sound etc.) authors are mentioned along with the specific resource. It would be a luxury to have links leading to the used resources. Credits in the Quest Log would be appreciated too.
• A detailed changelog in the first post would be helpful to reviewers and notify fans about the newest implementations to your map.
• Map thread tags are important. Please use those that fit and not more or none.

M A P - C R E A T I O N - G U I D E S

Details

GENERAL MAPPING
A Beginner's Guide to Map Making
The Ultimate Beginners Terrain Tutorial
Advanced Terraining Tutorial
A Guideline to Terraining and the Hive's Terraining Section
Various Terraining Tips!
Basic Mapping Video Tutorial
WE Map Editor for Newbies!
The Path Of Proper Map Making - What to do and what should be avoided

MELEE MAPPING
How to create Melee Maps
General - Melee Maps like the Professionals
Competitive Melee Map
Melee mapping - The reasons behind common aspects of competitive 1v1 maps
Melee Do's and Dont's

PATHING
Pathing - Everything about it
[Terraining] Alternative Pathing Technique

LEAKS
Triggers - Memory Leaks and Custom Scripts

If you're not satisfied with the review and wish another opinion, contact the other reviewers or use the staff contact:
https://www.hiveworkshop.com/forums/staff-contact.692/

 

[Salepate]

It may take me a while to get back on the development due to my current projects but I haven't gave up on this one and still believe in it. Thanks for giving the approval.